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Rome Hospital Opens Inquiry After TikTok Allegation of Inappropriate Comment During CT Scan

The Policlinico Umberto I says it is reviewing staff conduct in response to 23-year-old Marzia Sardo's account.

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Overview

  • Marzia Sardo posted a viral video alleging a radiology technician told her, "Se vuoi togliere il reggiseno ci fai felici tutti," while she was being prepared for a cranial CT.
  • The incident occurred on the evening of August 21 after she spent hours in the emergency department for a severe migraine.
  • Hospital management confirmed an internal inquiry to assess potential disciplinary violations and said witnesses will be heard starting Monday.
  • Sardo said she will file a formal complaint with the hospital's complaints office.
  • The online response has included strong solidarity as well as harassment, and no staff member has been publicly identified or sanctioned at this stage.